Research

We advance science
through foundational research.

We Are committed to push the frontiers of science through cutting edge research with world-class scientists, leading-edge facilities and a climate conducive to make discoveries that impact our world.

Beth McGraw working with members of her team in the lab.

Graduate Research 

Our graduate students are engaged in groundbreaking research across the life, mathematical, and physical sciences. We provide access to exceptional facilities and critical funding to pursue your area of interest.

Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate Research

You can excel as an undergraduate student by getting involved early, either through a summer program or semester internship. A myriad of diverse options are available to you. Explore below to get started.

A postdoctoral researcher participating in the First-Year Research initiative in biology.

Postdoctoral Research

We offer top-tier support for exceptional early career scientists to pursue both traditional and interdisciplinary research in a vibrant, highly collaborative environment.

Funding for Research

Certain grant opportunities, as well as internal and external funding resources, are readily accessible to you.

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Research Across Penn State

With more than $900 million in annual research expenditures, Penn State ranks among the nation’s top 25 research universities.

Materials Research Institute

Broader Impacts Resource Center

Get help planning, writing, and including broader impacts in your proposal for the National Science Foundation.

Researcher using a 2DCC Machine
Science and business students on a trip to Wall Street.

Innovation

Translating theoretical science to discoveries that can have a tangible impact on people's lives is a reality at the Eberly College of Science. The Office for Innovation can show you ways your discoveries can change lives.